Bill Burr Discusses His Role in Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning'
Key Takeaways
- Bill Burr plays a fictionalized Facebook investor named Charlie Garrigan in Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning.'
- The film follows Mark Zuckerberg during the pandemic and his preparations for congressional testimony.
- Jeremy Strong stars alongside Burr as Mark Zuckerberg.
- Burr noted that his character allows him to voice unfiltered criticisms of tech leadership.
Comedian Bill Burr makes a notable transition to dramatic acting in Aaron Sorkin's new film "The Social Reckoning," portraying a fictionalized investor-turned-critic named Charlie Garrigan. The movie explores Mark Zuckerberg's challenges during the pandemic, including congressional scrutiny and fallout from the Capitol insurrection.
Burr discussed the unique experience of sparring with Jeremy Strong, who portrays Zuckerberg. Although Strong is known for his intense preparation methods, Burr focused on the collaborative dynamic and how the physical blocking of their scenes helped build the required cinematic tension between the characters.
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